₹1,800 Crore Allocation for Thane & Mira-Bhayandar: Govt Revises Project Funding

The Maharashtra government has revised infrastructure funding allocations worth ₹1,800 crore for Thane and Mira-Bhayandar, focusing on civic amenities, waste management, and urban development projects.

Maharashtra Directs Civic Bodies to Deploy High-Rise Fire Fighting Vehicles for Buildings Above 70 Metres

The Maharashtra government has directed municipal corporations and planning authorities to deploy High Rise Fire Fighting Vehicles (HRFFV) for buildings taller than 70 metres, aiming to strengthen fire safety in rapidly urbanising cities.

Maharashtra Budget 2026: Affordable Housing Push, Metro Expansion and Digital Urban Services Offer Big Boost for Homebuyers

The Maharashtra Budget 2026 focuses on homebuyers with 3.57 lakh PMAY homes, rooftop solar incentives, major metro expansions and large infrastructure projects expected to improve housing affordability, connectivity and urban liveability across the state.

Mumbai’s ‘Natural Area’ Land to Be Rezoned for Warehousing and IAS Gymkhana — Citizens Get One Month to Object

The Maharashtra Government has proposed deleting ‘Natural Area’ reservations on two Salt Pan Division plots to rezone them for warehousing and IAS gymkhana use. Citizens have one month to submit objections. In a city struggling for green spaces, critics warn this could set a dangerous precedent.

Maharashtra Government Allocates Rs 19.50 Crore for Mumbai Metro Line-5 Project

The Maharashtra Government has sanctioned ₹19.50 crore as a soft loan for the Mumbai Metro Line-5 (Thane-Kalyan-Bhiwandi) project under MMRDA. This funding aims to accelerate metro construction, improve urban transport connectivity, and facilitate economic growth in the region. The government has allocated this amount under the 2024-25 budget, ensuring smoother execution of this crucial infrastructure project.